
She is a stronger woman now and she is telling herself that she is ok, even now when her life has changed so much. As she started to grow into her own person, her fears of being alone and facing life no longer held her back. Back in her "gypsy" early days, Stevie told us that she was very dependent on Lindsey, and would let him take over.

The gypsy that remains could signify the person Stevie is now or used to be.

To the gypsy that remains, faces freedom, with a little fear Stevie lost a great support system in Robin and she lost a lot of her freedom with her success, and going back to those "gypsy" days, could be a place of comfort for her. These events affect one's life and brings about changes whether you wish it or not. She also had to deal with the rapid success of Fleetwood Mac. Stevie had to deal with a major tragic event in her life with the death of her best friend Robin, who died from Leukemia. Some think the lightening could represent events in one's life This could be either tragedy or success. Lightening strikes, maybe once, maybe twice.is a little more difficult to interpret. We are the master of our own choices in life, whether they are the right choices are not. It is up to all of us to determine our own paths in our lives and that is what Stevie tries to tell us here. Well, lightening strikes, maybe once, maybe twice She could be picturing herself back to when she first had that "gypsy" feeling in her younger days, way before her stardom, way back to when things were much simpler as she says "back to the gypsy, that I was." hers.a place where she finds comfort and has a sense of familiarity. Back to the floor that I love.Stevie stated in The Record 1982, that "I always put my bed on the floor." She is known to pack up everything she owns, all of her favorite things, like her books, music, painting and her beloved candles and turn any room into. She is imagining herself here many years ago, back to a time where she was simply known as Stephanie. This first line brings us to a place that Stevie once said she used to shop at in her younger days called The Velvet Underground in San Francisco. This song is almost like we are in the middle of her daydream. To a room with some lace and paper flowers When one really listens to the words in Gypsy, we are learning a little more about this special woman and her true spirit. Stevie has stated many times that her songs are her innermost feelings and represent things that are happening in her life. Whether it is the mysterious words or the sensual melody, this song captures the hearts of many, and can easily be seen as one of her best songs. I think that was one of the most effective pieces we've ever done" states Lindsey Buckingham (Guitar World 9/97). "I think 'Gypsy' was one of my best collaborations ever with Stevie.in terms of what I do for Stevie as far as arrangement and things go.

This song was originally written for her solo LP Bella Donna, but was later used for the Fleetwood Mac album released in 1982 named Mirage. Gypsy.one of the many songs written by Stevie Nicks that can provoke so many different emotions from each listener. I still see your bright eyes, bright eyesĬontributors to this interpretation included: Tammy, Lesley, Anna, Lili, Ann, Terri, Melissa, Patty, and Lauren. Lightning strikes, maybe once, maybe twice To the gypsy that remains faces freedom with a little fearĪnd a memory is all that is left for you now Well, lightning strikes, maybe once, maybe twice To a room with some lace and pAper flowers
